Staff Accountant

Bridger Aerospace is an aerial firefighting company based in Belgrade, Montana, located at the Bozeman Yellowstone Airport (KBZN). It was founded in 2014 to support front-line firefighters with world-leading technology and aerial fire suppression systems. We have grown from operating a single plane to commanding a significant Air Attack and the largest Super Scooper fleet in the U.S. in less than eight years. Bridger is a leader in fighting wildfires, specializing in Air Attack, Fire Suppression, and Aerial Fire-Mapping technologies. Our focus is to provide the most effective and modern capabilities to fight fires from the air. Meeting the needs of the growing threat of economic and environmental damage caused by wildfires and supporting ground-based firefighters is our priority.

The Staff Accountant performs daily accounting functions including, but not limited to, Accounts Receivables/Payables, cash flow management, bank/account reconciliations, general journals, and preparing of financial reports, in accordance with organizational policies. Is also responsible for assisting other employees with expense reports and managing vendor and customer relationships. The Staff Accountant is supervised by the Senior Staff Accountant and reports to the Controller. This position is based at Bridger Aerospace HQ in Belgrade, MT and is full-time.

• Manage Accounts Receivables/Payables and their related systems (e.g. Ramp, AIRS, IPP, etc.)

• Understanding of and Daily Management of Cash Cycle, which will include calling past due clients, forecasting receivables/payables

• Data entry

• Organizes all accounting records (digitally & physically)

• Maintains records of financial transactions by establishing accounts, posting transactions, and ensuring legal requirements compliance

• Develops/improves accounting policies and procedures

• Balances accounts by reconciling entries

• Maintains/balances the general ledger

• Prepares trial balances, reconciliations

• Approves employee expense reports and reimbursements

• Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends

• Complies with contract legal requirements by studying requirements, enforcing adherence to requirements, filing reports and advising management on needed actions

• Ensures confidentiality and controls access to sensitive information

• Assists with audits and contract reporting

• Other related duties as assigned by the Controller

• Advanced computer skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook

• Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly learn and navigate between multiple web-based systems and platforms on a regular basis

• Experience working with AI tools or willingness to learn

• A strong analytical mindset

• Excellent written and oral communication

• The ability to develop standards and train others

• Great math skills

• Must work well in a team environment

• Must be self-motivated and able to multitask

• Dependable, accepts responsibility, completes tasks, and is accountable to the rest of the team

• Attention to detail

• Good judgment and decision-making

• Excellent time management

• Initiative - seeks increased responsibilities and developmental growth

• Thorough understanding of GAAP

• Expense reporting software experience

• Bachelor's Degree

• NetSuite experience preferred